Speech-Language Pathologist - Rio Seco; Two

Speech‑Language Pathologist - Rio Seco (Two Positions Available) - 2026‑2027 School Year

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $65,157 Per Year

• Provides whole‑class screening services.
• Assesses speech and/or language skills for students referred suspected of speech and/or language delays. Writes assessment reports as per District procedures.
• Case manages timelines, meetings and triennial reviews for students in speech/language only programs.
• Adheres to District, State and federal timelines/regulations as required.
• Coordinates and chairs IEP meetings for speech/language only students.
• Develops proposed IEP standards‑based goals/objectives for speech/language for students on the LSH caseload.
• Provides specialized direct instruction program for students who have IEPs designating speech and/or language therapy.
• Focuses instruction to help assure student progress on short‑term objectives and standards‑based long‑term goals.
• Monitors, communicates and consults effectively with parents, general and special ed teachers and staff, aides and administrators regarding needs and progress of each individual student towards attainment of IEP goals/objectives.
• Reports to parent on student progress as per District procedures.
• Refers students who appear to need further evaluation to the IEP team.
• Communicates effectively and provides support to general ed staff to facilitate student success in mainstreamed general education environments as appropriate.
• Provides consultation and/or in‑service relating to resource information, modifying and adapting instruction, student assessment, specialized instruction, management, and guidance to parents, general ed teachers and aides.
• Presents with an attitude of dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and teaching excellence toward students with exceptional needs.
• Demonstrates a positive, assertive approach to discipline, maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Completes all reports as required, including student evaluation, inventories, orders, program evaluation and lesson plans.
• Remains flexible in accommodating the needs of students and staff.
• Effectively schedules caseload to assure IEP compliance.
• Prepares for and supports transition for students moving to Grossmont Union High School District.

• Maintains professional competence through participation in in‑service education activities provided by the district and/or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Is aware of and meets requirements and standards of the specific job as interpreted through local school district board policy, county regulations and the state Education Code.
• Attends faculty meetings, in‑service meetings, student assistant team meetings, team meetings, grade level meetings or department meetings as indicated.
• Performs basic attendance accounting as required.
• Maintains good public relations through involvement in such activities as PTA meetings, Halloween Carnivals and holiday programs.
• Serves in various capacities at the school or the district level when required, such as providing in‑service, reporting to the Board of Trustees and participating in school or district committees.
• Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
• Completes all reports as required, including student evaluation, inventories, orders, program evaluation and lesson plans.
• Will be available to serve as a consultant, if he or she is a teacher who is a specialist in a specific subject area.
• Performs other duties as designated or assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree and advanced study in language and speech handicapped;
Master’s degree desirable.

Experience:

Prior job related experience is desired.

Credential(s):
Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential (language, speech and hearing services); or Specialist in Special Education Credential in Communication Handicaps with advanced specialization in language, speech and hearing; or Restricted Credential in speech and hearing therapy; or exceptional child credential (speech correction and lip…